These places include Lumbini in Nepal and Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar in India. The other important places of Buddha’s life include Vaishali, Rajgir, Sravasti (India) and his early home in Kapilvastu, Nepal.
Buddhist Tour of India Itinerary
Buddhist Tour of India Tour Plan (8 Nights/9 Days)
Day 1 :- Arrive Delhi
Day 2 :- Delhi/ Lucknow (By Flight) / Sravasti.
Day 3 :- Sravasti / Lumbini
Day 4 :- Lumbini/Kushinagar
Day 5 :- Kushinagar/ Patna Via Vaishali
Day 6 :- Patna/ Nalanda/ Rajgir/ Bodhgaya
Day 7 :- Bodhgaya
Day 8 :- Bodhgaya/ Sarnath
Day 9 :- Varanasi/ Delhi + Departure
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 01 Arrival Delhi:
Welcome to New Delhi International Airport, and then transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi/ Lucknow (By Flight) / Sravasti.
After having breakfast check out of the hotel to fly towards Lucknow. After arriving here, you would be driven to Sravasti, the ancient capital of Kosala Mahajanapada which is 170 km away from Lucknow. Popularly known as Sahet-Mahet, Sravasti is famous for the supernatural feats performed by Lord Buddha seated on a lotus. Overnight stay in the hotel in Sravasti.
Day 03: Sravasti / Lumbini
After having breakfast drive to Lumbini. It is considered as “the birthplace of Lord Buddha” which was located in 1890 after being untraced for about 1500 years back. On arriving here, transfer to the hotel.
Day 04: Lumbini/Kushinagar
Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple where Buddha took his last breath and Rambhar Stupa, where he got cremated. Afternoon drive to Lumbini in Nepal. While going there, complete Visa/Immigration formalities at India/Nepal border. Later check in at Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05: Kushinagar/ Patna Via Vaishali
After having breakfast drive to Kushinagar where Buddha finally attained salvation or passed into Maha Pari Nirvana. Arrive Kushinagar & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Kushinagar.
Day 06: Patna/ Nalanda/ Rajgir/ Bodhgaya
Early morning drive towards Patna. On the way, visit the famous Shanti Stupa (peace pagoda) at Rajgir and proceed to Nalanda, ancient university of the world. On arrival check in at the hotel, have dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 07: Bodhgaya
Early morning drive to Bodhgaya. Check in at Hotel. In the afternoon, visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Statue of Buddha, Niranjana River, and Sujata Temple. Also, visit various Buddhist Temples in Bodhgaya. Overnight stay in the hotel in Bodhgaya.
Day 08: Bodhgaya/ Sarnath
Morning drive to Bodhgaya & travel to Sarnath where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park.
Arrive Bodhgaya, the place of Buddha’s Enlightenment & the spiritual home of Buddhists & transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Day 09: Varanasi/ Delhi + Departure
Early morning, proceed for boat riding on the holy river Ganges with beautiful picturesque of sunrise view. Go back to the hotel for having breakfast then drive to airport to connect the flight for Delhi. On arriving at Delhi, you will be transported to the international airport to connect the flight for further onward destinations.
Explore Buddhist Tour of India which will take you to the journey of most famous Buddhist places in India. Follow the path of Buddha and come across the eternal truth of life by enlightening your soul and traveling through the most eminent places where he left his imprints.
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